A Libelle Gallery

by Jim Mamoulides, January 17, 2005

Enter the dragonfly

Libelle is the Latin word for dragonfly and this graceful insect is the symbol for Libelle pens. Libelle pens are high quality writing instruments manufactured made from unusual and eye-catching combinations of materials, including marbled resins, mother of pearl resin, and a unique high relief wire mesh resin.

Each fountain pen is fitted with a high-quality German manufactured steel nibs. There are five lines, giving choices for everyday, high tech, and formal designs, fit for any purpose, and all at affordable prices. Most lines include ballpoint, rollerball and fountain pen. This gallery will give a flavor of several of the models.

Vortex Collection

The Libelle Vortex line is named for the dramatic and vibrant swirling patterns in the resin. The Vortex line is lathe turned and has a graceful wave the length of the barrel.

The fountain pen is cartridge / converter fill and is fitted with a stainless steel medium nib. The fountain pen retails for US $75.00, the matching capped rollerball pen retails for US $65.00, and the matching twist ballpoint retails for US $50.00. Colors available are Grey Mocha Swirl, Ivory Swirl, and Orange Swirl.

Axis Collection

The Libelle Axis line is a combination of traditional colors and high tech finishes. The Axis gets its name from the perfect parallel symmetry of the high relief chain pattern that winds around the barrel. This finish gives both high visual and tactile bonus to the instrument. At once, the black model has the classic black and silver look of a subdued and classic design, but in the hand, the feel is like the grip on a high quality tool. The cap posts on threads at the base of the barrel. The fountain pen is cartridge / converter fill and is fitted with a stainless steel medium nib. The fountain pen retails for US $80.00, the matching capped rollerball pen retails for US $70.00, and the matching twist ballpoint retails for US $60.00. Colors available are Black and Satin & Chrome.

Epic Collection

The Libelle Epic line is a nod to more traditional and formal pen design. The barrel and section is a matching deep marbled resin, accented by a trim ring near the barrel end. The cap is black resin. The cap band is accented with engraved dragonfly icons. The Earth Brown model features gold plate nib and trim, while the others feature chrome plate trim.

The fountain pen is cartridge / converter fill and is fitted with a stainless steel medium nib. The fountain pen retails for US $100.00, and the matching capped rollerball pen retails for US $80.00. Colors available are Earth Brown, Black, and Lunar.

Nature Collection

The Libelle Nature tops the lines with very formal design elements and incorporates a vivid faux Mother of Pearl type marbled resin in the barrel, giving the look of a much more expensive pen. The Mosaic and Mother of Pearl finishes have the look of individual strips of real Mother or Pearl inlay pieces around the barrel. The trim rings at the section and the barrel end have a Greek Key design, and the cap screws securely on the barrel end. The Mosaic model features gold plate nib and trim, while the others feature chrome plate trim. The fountain pen is cartridge / converter fill and is fitted with a stainless steel medium nib. The fountain pen retails for US $125.00, and the matching capped rollerball pen retails for US $100.00. Colors available are Mother of Pearl, Mosaic and Tuscan Sunset.

See them all at the show!

The Libelle line offers an array of affordable pens for every setting, and style. If you are interested in the Libelle line, you can see all of the current models at the 2005 Philadelphia Pen Show.